Register a car in Germany!

In Germany, as in Belgium, Switzerland, Italy and many other countries, the seller must declare the sale of his vehicle for export to the vehicle registration office so that the vehicle can be deregistered.

Motorimport used cars in Germany!

The German vehicle registration service (Kfz-Zulassungsstelle) registers the deregistration (Abmeldung), and the number plates are generally returned by the seller in order to register a car in Germany. Please note that the fact that the plates are still there does not mean that the vehicle has not been deregistered. Check that the official round "Stempelplaketten" sticker is still affixed to the number plates. If it is missing, the vehicle has been deregistered and you are not allowed to drive it until it has been re-registered.

Temporary registration is also known in France as "yellow plates". They allow you to drive for just five days and are only permitted on German soil. In theory, you cannot use them in France. You will need to obtain a provisional WW registration to be authorised to drive in France before obtaining the definitive French vehicle registration document. If you break the law, you risk being immobilised until the imported vehicle is registered. In practice, this is not the most appropriate solution for importing your vehicle in order to register a car in Germany.

Export registration plates, also known as red plates (Ausfuhrkennzeichen). Their validity varies from 9 days to a maximum of 1 year and authorises you to drive in Europe. The "red plates" will cost you around 300 euros, including third-party insurance (compulsory). Along with the plates, you'll get an export registration certificate, which comes in two parts, just like the German registration certificate. To obtain it, you need to take your vehicle to the vehicle registration office. You'll need to show proof of identity, the German registration certificate (Teil 1 and Teil 2), a valid roadworthiness test (TÜV) and proof of permanent deregistration.

Registering a car in Germany

Although provisional WW registration is officially recognised in Germany, in theory it does not allow you to import a vehicle. The registration of a German vehicle that is still in the country is exclusively the responsibility of the local authorities for registering a car in Germany. In other words, a vehicle with French provisional plates is authorised to drive in Germany, provided that it is not a German vehicle that has been deregistered for export. In practice, however, things are different. In fact, many motorists take the risk of applying for a provisional registration before importing their car and then driving to Germany.

However, even though it can generally be a good idea to buy a car in Germany, this is not always the case. Especially if you lack the experience to register a car in Germany. For more guarantees, we advise you to buy your vehicle from a dealership. The dealership will provide you with more guarantees than a private individual. What's more, it can be advantageous to turn to a car agent to help you with your project. By using an agent, you can benefit from the experience of a professional, his network and his advice to help you refine your search. Using a car broker to import a German vehicle is also a guarantee that you'll get your vehicle at the best price.

The most important criteria to take into account when registering a car in Germany are as follows:

  • German registration certificate
    At the time of sale, your seller must provide you with the originals
    of the two parts that make up the German vehicle registration document:
    "Fahrzeugbrief" and "Fahrzeugschein".
  • Tax clearance
    Proof of French VAT status provided
    by your local tax office.
  • European Certificate of Conformity (COC)
    If your seller has not provided it, you must request it either
    to the manufacturer, to its official representative in France or to our
    partner EuroCOC.
  • ORIGINAL declaration of transfer (Kaufvertrag) or invoice
    ORIGINAL, RATURE-FREE and TIPEX-FREE declaration of vehicle transfer completed
    and signed by the buyer(s) and seller(s).
    For a vehicle purchased from a dealership, you can provide an invoice.
  • ORIGINAL application for a registration certificate (CERFA 13750*05)
    To be signed by the applicant. The name must match that of the applicant.
    certificate of transfer or invoice. If there is a joint holder, his/her name and
    signature must appear. If the purchaser is a company, the
    The form must also be stamped.
  • ORIGINAL power of attorney
    The duly completed mandate authorises CarteGriseMinute.fr to carry out the
    administrative procedures for registering the German vehicle in your name.
    The VIN number to be entered on the mandate corresponds to box 'E' of the
    vehicle registration document.
  • Copy of both sides of a valid identity document
    Copy of both sides of a valid identity card (or passport),
    or a residence permit (in this case, the same address as the vehicle registration document). For
    a married name that does not appear on the identity document, please also provide
    a copy of the updated family record book.
  • Proof of residence less than 6 months old
  • Copy of the vehicle's French insurance certificate
    Copy of the French insurance certificate (green card) for the vehicle in question.
    and a box to be ticked on the mandate (CERFA 13757*03) in order to
    obtain the applicant's formal undertaking to insure the vehicle (Decree
    2017-1278 of 9 August 2017).
  • Copy of the holder's driving licence
    Proof that the applicant for the vehicle registration document is entitled to drive the vehicle
    vehicle. Copy of valid driving licence or document.
    establishing the right to drive (decree no. 2017-1278 of 9 August
    2017).
  • Copy of FRENCH roadworthiness test less than 6 months old for vehicles over 4 years old
    If your German technical inspection (TÜV) is more than 6 months old, you must
    to submit your car for French roadworthiness testing. Motorbikes, cyclo,
    This does not apply to caravans, trailers or agricultural machinery. Please note:
    it is the date on which the application is entered that is taken into account, not the date on which the application is received.
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